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SO MUCH WATER SO CLOSE TO HOME V.S JINDABYNE (CHARACTERISATION &…
SO MUCH WATER SO CLOSE TO HOME V.S JINDABYNE
ADAPTING THE NARRATIVE
Theme adaptation: race, gender, & sexuality issue related themes - the murder mystery element is irrelevant
Contrasting conclusions?
The story begins in different parts of the narrative: i.e we learn about the characters slightly prior to the fishing trip in
Jindabyne
Inclusion of characters such as: Caylin-calandria, Jude, Carmel, & Elissa
CHARACTERISATION & RELATIONSHIPS
Although Stuart is alot more physically aggressive in
Jindabyne
the viewer is still able to maintain a more so sympathetic view of Stuart
Similarities: Claire's mental state and struggles of the past (pregnancy... post natal depression)
Claire is perceived in a less sympathetic way in the film
Terry acts as substitute for Barry and Milly
Claire & Stuart are portrayed in a much more community orientated way in the film
Claire's independence and strong will contrasts very much to that of the short story
Jude & Caylin-calandria mourn in different ways which disconnects them, however it is inferred they make a resolution when Jude encourages Caylin-calandria's spiritual understanding "be gone
CONTRASTING SHORT STORY V.S FEATURE FILM FORMAT
Music, imagery, actions, symbolism, & gestures e.g: REARVIEW MIRROR, GREEN UTE, COLOUR RED, RIVER, POWER LINES (reference to Gregory the electrician), FISHING = MURDER (disrespect for life)
The visual portrayal of the film gives viewers a much greater understanding of the characters
Ray Lawrence 1 take vs Raymond Carver's editing of the story
For the men in both story & film nature acts as an escape from their lives of responsibility V.S for the Aboriginal community the land is something to be consistently respected
Perspective contrast: Short story is written in Claire's 1st person biased perspective while feature film is not narrated gaining an unbiased point of view
Filming techniques used:
MEDIUM SHOT
(in restaurant & house)
AERIAL SHOT
,
ESTABLISHMENT SHOT
,
LONG PANNING SHOT
(landscape shots bridging scenes)
SETTING & CONTEXT
Time of creation, publication, and period demonstrated
The assortment of generations demonstrates changing opinions of that time and context e.g Billy & Ellisa
Location: Isolation of the area symbolises the isolation Claire & Stuart feel in their relationship
The political circumstances surrounding
Jindabyne
are not directly addresses but there is enough dispute & hostility between the aboriginal & western society communities to infer the political context